Multi-objective Design of Transient Network Models
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Copyright © 2009 American Society of Civil Engineers. The definitive version is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/41036(342)577.
NOTE: At the time of publication, the author Misgana K. Muleta was not yet affiliated with Cal Poly.
Abstract
The optimal design of a water distribution system under transient conditions is formulated as a two-objective optimization problem. The objectives are minimization of the total pipe costs and maximization of the hydraulic reliability for the transient network design model. Unlike most optimization models in which demands are set to their end-of-life levels, this approach assumes that the demand loadings vary throughout the design life of the system. Evolutionary algorithms are applied to support efficient search for Pareto optimal solutions to the dual-objective optimization problem. An example application is presented and relevant conclusions are stated.
Suggested Citation
Bong Seog Jung, Misgana K. Muleta, and Paul F. Boulos. "Multi-objective Design of Transient Network Models" Proceedings of the 2009 Conference of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute: Kansas City, Missouri.. May. 2009.
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